Preparing for the GED and Getting GED Help

What is the best way to prepare for the GED and getting GED help? Three ways include finding a tutor, finding a GED Learning Center, and studying on your own.

What's the best way? I do not think there is a "one size fits all". You need to find out what is best for YOU!

Take a look at your situation and ask yourself some questions. Do you know someone who could tutor you? Do you live within a reasonable distance to a GED Learning Center and does your schedule permit you to attend? Do you have the self-discipline to study on your own?

If you answer yes.... to any of these questions, then perhaps you have some direction. Find the best way for YOU and then go with it!

Good luck!

Battery of 5 GED Tests

For anyone who is new or is thinking of taking the GED tests, it is important to know a little about them.

There are 5 GED tests: GED Math, GED Writing, GED Science, GED Social Studies, and GED Reading (or Language Arts).

Check with your local GED testing center to determine if you have to take all 5 at once, or if you can take one test at a time. It would be my recommendation that, if possible, take one at a time.

You will need to average 450 per test so that you acquire at least 2250 points. But, again, check with your testing agency to determine how many points are required in your state.

GED Math Dictionary

Did you know.....

• is, is equal to, equals, the same MEANS =
  
• of, the product, times, multiple, multiplied by MEANS x or ∙
  
• add, more than, plus, sum, increased by, added to, more MEANS +
  
• subtract, less than, minus, difference, decreased by, less MEANS -
  
• divide, divided by, the quotient MEANS ÷
  
• double, twice, twice as much MEANS 2x or 2 ∙
  
• half, half of, half as much MEANS ½ x or ½ ∙
  

A great math dictionary to use for preparing for the GED test is Usborne Illustrated Math Dictionary.

One test at a time

Tip #1

If you can, take one official GED test at a time. You will be less tired and you will receive a better score than if you try to take as many tests as possible in one session. If you decide to double up on GED tests, only double up on Language Arts, Reading and one other.

I do realize that in some states and locals, you may need to take all five at once. However, if it is possible, DON'T.